Definition of Jumpy
Jumpy
jump·y
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(adjective)
(informal) anxious, nervous, and uneasy, characterized by a state of tense panic;
e.g. She became jumpy when concentrating on something, and was easily startled if someone interrupted her.
(adjective)
characterized by sudden starts and stops, having an irregular course with abrupt jumps and variations;
e.g. The car made its jumpy way up the path, as the engine kept shutting off.
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